PART 1THE COMMISSION AND CARE SERVICES
Constitution of Commission
1Constitution of Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care
1
There shall be a body corporate, to be known as the Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care (in this Act referred to as “the Commission”), which shall—
a
exercise the functions conferred on it by this Act or any other enactment; and
b
have the general duty of furthering improvement in the quality of care services provided in Scotland.
2
The Commission shall, in the exercise of its functions, act—
a
in accordance with any directions in writing given to it by the Scottish Ministers;
b
under the general guidance of the Scottish Ministers; and
c
in a manner which encourages equal opportunities and in particular the observance of the equal opportunity requirements.
3
Schedule 1 to this Act shall have effect with respect to the Commission.